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The Dallas Morning News’ Photos of the Year 2021

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Like 2020, 2021 has been a year of resilience. It began with an ice storm and a deadly winter freeze that swept across the state of Texas. As Texas residents hunkered down to fight off the dangerous cold and protect pets and pipes from the winter weather, the staff of did all of those things, too, and then started reporting the stories of our community. Amid that terrible storm, the team of visual journalists found residents who had sought shelter from the cold winter night on a bus. In the days following, they found residents working to have water and power restored to their homes.

The visual storytellers of have continued to present the stories of our community with empathy, grace, intrigue and wit. Each day, members of this team come together with only one goal in mind: to do better than the day before. We understand that on many days we encounter people experiencing some of the most impactful days of their lives.

Throughout the past year, we watched our community reawaken and celebrate, comfort and uplift each other. And because of the reputation of this institution, you have allowed us into your homes and your lives to tell your stories.

Thank you for your continued support and trust.

Dan Bryant and his wife, Anna, huddled by the fire with sons Benny, 3, and Sam, 12 weeks, and their dog Joey, who was wearing two doggie sweaters, in their home in Garland. The massive winter storm let the Bryants, along with millions of other Texans without power.
Dan Bryant and his wife, Anna, huddled by the fire with sons Benny, 3, and Sam, 12 weeks, and their dog Joey, who was wearing two doggie sweaters, in their home in Garland. The massive winter storm let the Bryants, along with millions of other Texans without power. (Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)
Frisco Wakeland offensive linemen Cade Myer (58) and Jack Jones (60) carried flags as they lead their team onto the field to face Denton Ryan in a District 5-5A high school football game Sept. 23 at the C.H. Collins Complex in Denton.
Frisco Wakeland offensive linemen Cade Myer (58) and Jack Jones (60) carried flags as they lead their team onto the field to face Denton Ryan in a District 5-5A high school football game Sept. 23 at the C.H. Collins Complex in Denton. (Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)
American gymnast Jordan Chiles competed on the balance beam during the women’s 2021 U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials in June at the Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis. She went on to represent the U.S. at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
American gymnast Jordan Chiles competed on the balance beam during the women’s 2021 U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials in June at the Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis. She went on to represent the U.S. at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
On Feb. 11, the area awoke to news of a deadly chain-reaction pileup in north Fort Worth. A massive crush of 133 passenger vehicles and 18-wheelers had occurred on the southbound lanes of I-35W about 6 a.m. Six people died in the pileup, which began as icy conditions slicked area roads. Emergency crews and people who escaped injuries worked frantically to free victims from their vehicles in freezing temperatures. More than 30 people are taken to area hospitals.
On Feb. 11, the area awoke to news of a deadly chain-reaction pileup in north Fort Worth. A massive crush of 133 passenger vehicles and 18-wheelers had occurred on the southbound lanes of I-35W about 6 a.m. Six people died in the pileup, which began as icy conditions slicked area roads. Emergency crews and people who escaped injuries worked frantically to free victims from their vehicles in freezing temperatures. More than 30 people are taken to area hospitals. (Lawrence Jenkins / Special Contributor)
Emergency crews work to clear the mass casualty pile-up on I-35W and Northside Drive in Fort Worth on Feb. 11.
Emergency crews work to clear the mass casualty pile-up on I-35W and Northside Drive in Fort Worth on Feb. 11.(Juan Figueroa / Staff photographer)
Crews work to clear the mass casualty pile-up on I-35W and Northside Drive in Fort Worth on Feb. 11.
Crews work to clear the mass casualty pile-up on I-35W and Northside Drive in Fort Worth on Feb. 11.(Juan Figueroa / Staff photographer)
Blowing snow obscured pedestrians near DART’s Pearl/Arts District station as temperatures dropped in Dallas on Feb. 14. DART suspended all rail operations that night as North Texas residents braved the winter storm.
Blowing snow obscured pedestrians near DART’s Pearl/Arts District station as temperatures dropped in Dallas on Feb. 14. DART suspended all rail operations that night as North Texas residents braved the winter storm.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)
Madeline Daniel, 6, and her brother Riley, 8, played in the snow at Flag Pole Hill Park in Dallas on Feb. 14 as the area braced for even more severe weather to roll in. Their father, Matt Daniel, said he had both the sled years before when the family moved into their house, which sits on a hill. “I bought it in the middle of summer that year,” he said, laughing. “I’m glad they’re finally getting to enjoy it.”
Madeline Daniel, 6, and her brother Riley, 8, played in the snow at Flag Pole Hill Park in Dallas on Feb. 14 as the area braced for even more severe weather to roll in. Their father, Matt Daniel, said he had both the sled years before when the family moved into their house, which sits on a hill. “I bought it in the middle of summer that year,” he said, laughing. “I’m glad they’re finally getting to enjoy it.”(Lynda M. González / Staff Photographer)
Icicles lengthened on an arch on Inwood Road in Dallas on Feb. 18 as the storm lingered.
Icicles lengthened on an arch on Inwood Road in Dallas on Feb. 18 as the storm lingered.(Juan Figueroa / Staff photographer)
A lone car sat covered in snow in a downtown parking lot as the winter storm stunned North Texas with days of ice, snow and freezing temperatures.
A lone car sat covered in snow in a downtown parking lot as the winter storm stunned North Texas with days of ice, snow and freezing temperatures.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)
A crew worked to de-ice an American Airlines jet that was trying to take off ahead of the winter storm on Feb.14 at DFW International Airport.
A crew worked to de-ice an American Airlines jet that was trying to take off ahead of the winter storm on Feb.14 at DFW International Airport.(Lola Gomez / Staff Photographer)
Alfredo Colón warmed his hands over a fire in front of his family’s East Dallas home on Feb. 15. The family had lost power the previous night. "It feels better out here than it does in there," he said outside the house.
Alfredo Colón warmed his hands over a fire in front of his family’s East Dallas home on Feb. 15. The family had lost power the previous night. “It feels better out here than it does in there,” he said outside the house.(Juan Figueroa / Staff photographer)
Gloria Sanders, 76, comforted by her mother, Maria Barajas, 100, as they spent the night on a warming bus at Dallas’ Pleasant Oaks Recreation Center. Their house had been without power for days.
Gloria Sanders, 76, comforted by her mother, Maria Barajas, 100, as they spent the night on a warming bus at Dallas’ Pleasant Oaks Recreation Center. Their house had been without power for days.(Lola Gomez / Staff Photographer)
Marleny Almendarez, 38, cupped Little Rainbow, her pet parakeet, in her hand after the bird froze to death during power outages at her Dallas home. On Feb. 18, Almendarez and her two children spent the night in a bus that the city provided as a warming center.
Marleny Almendarez, 38, cupped Little Rainbow, her pet parakeet, in her hand after the bird froze to death during power outages at her Dallas home. On Feb. 18, Almendarez and her two children spent the night in a bus that the city provided as a warming center. (Lola Gomez / Staff Photographer)

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